Letting Her Go
Summary Used On AO3:
Omegaverse, slight change where all Alphas and Omegas have marks on their shoulders.
Beauty, fame, money and an Omega, Shirley Holmes was everything an Alpha could ask for. There was only one problem, her stubbornness. Shirley Holmes wanted nothing to do with Alphas. But it seems her family has other ideas, especially when Mr. Holmes invites the eligible, handsome, rich, Alpha Richard Brooke.
Too bad John Watson is off training for war to come to her recuse...
LacieRiverPanda27 is my ArchiveOfOurOwn username. I am in no way stealing this fanfic! I had to change the summary because the one above wouldn't fit into the summary box.
Chapter 1: First Day of School
"You ready?"
John looked over at his roommate, Greg Lestrade. The two alphas had their first class together, History. John quickly threw his books into his school bag and searched the dorm room for his coat. "Yeah, yeah, just give me a sec!"
"Well, I'm meeting Lisa at the school yards, see you in class!" Greg said as he slipped his coat on and opened the dorm room.
"See ya! Oh yeah, if you see Sarah could you tell her I'll give her back her notes at lunch." John said slipping on his own coat while trying to make a piece of toast.
"Sure thing." As Greg turned to walk out the door he stopped and turned back to John and said "Oh yeah! Forgot to tell you, I used the last bit of jam this morning, could you put it on the list?"
"Dammnit!" John said to himself as Greg left with a snicker. When John and Greg first started sharing a dorm in the ninth grade they'd fight over who did the shopping. Although the school did supply breakfast, lunch and dinner if the boys wanted something else to eat, or any food for if they running late, they had to buy it themselves. The two boys decided to make a list and whoever wrote the tenth item on the list had to do the shopping. Whenever the list started getting close to the tenth item, the two boys would avoid writing anything until they found it unbearable to live without their ice cream or morning toast on jam.
John scribbled 'Strawberry Jam' onto the list before shoving the piece of toast into his mouth. Checking bag once again, John switched off the light and shut the door behind him. John ran down the hall, down the next two corners until he reached the first staircase. He slowed down to a speed walk as the one of the hall monitors stood at the bottom of the staircase.
The hall monitors name was Edwin Anderson; he was in the same grade as John but was three years younger than John. Apparently he had started a year earlier and was a genius.
Without looking for the hall monitor, John walked past the intersecting halls and down to the main room where the main doors out of the dorms were.
Sir Arthur Doyle's School was the top school in London. It had the students with the highest grades, the best teachers, newest technology, nicest rooms and the most success rates. But what Sir Arthur Doyle School was most famous for was that it was one of the few schools which allowed 'privileges'.
Everyone knew that Alphas got the better education. They were allowed to take whatever classes they wanted and at whatever level they wanted. While Omegas' got the lower level classes and only got the basics while Alphas could learn more about anything and however advanced they wanted.
Air Arthur Dolye's School was one of the few schools which started using was what was called The Jade Program. Certain, more open-minded schools, were allowing top grade Omega students to enter into certain classes.
Betas were different.
Betas, much like Omegas', had to be top grade students to get into certain classes. Although it was significantly easier, especially those who had influences. Betas had a better chance than Omegas' to get certain jobs, but Omegas' were always first pick to be bonded with. Besides all the discrimination against Omegas', there was another reason Betas had a better chance at getting certain jobs.
Having a less likely chance for being bonded meant more time and devotion for work. It was not unheard of if a Beta were to take on jobs that required them to spend almost 24 hours at work.
Another reason was because Betas were more comfortable to be around. Because they didn't go into heat, Alphas could trust themselves around them more and wouldn't worry about either taking advantage of each other. Omegas' wouldn't have to worry about Betas' scents because they were either dulling or didn't have one.
John, being an Alpha and having some of the highest grades, got first picks for classes. John had already decided since his childhood that he wanted to join the army; it was just a matter of what position he wanted. His uncle had been a sniper and his father a front line soldier. Both had died, leaving John to care for the family.
John sighed as he remembered the fight they had before he had left for school.
"The army? Have you lost it?! You're suicidal aren't you?"
"Just leave it Harry!" John said as he finished packing his bag.
"Do you realize the army is what killed-"
"NO! The guys they were fight killed them! They wanted to protect-"
"What are we suppose to do once your killed?! In case you've forgotten, I'm an Omega," Harry said as she began counting off on her fingers. "I'm being married off-"
"And let's not forget about your debts!"
"Don't you dare try and use that against me John Hamish Watson! Just because you're an Alpha-"
"Don't you try and use that against me! These debts were your problems! But you went and burdened mum with them and in that me! Since the army will be paying for my education we'll have money for YOUR debts."
"I can pay for my debts myself! Mum somehow found out about them and the only reason I'm not paying for them myself is because mum is trying to hide them from Clara's family! You seriously think I wanted this? If I had it my way-"
"Well it's not your way so either shut it or go away! Mum DID find out about your debts, now I HAVE to pay for them, and there's NOTHING you can do about it! Joining the army will not only help us for YOUR debts, but it's also been something I've wanted since I was young, so you can either let me have this one thing or you can shove off!"
That was the last time he saw Harry. After that she had been brought to the Featherfield family to be bonded with their oldest Alpha. Being the oldest Alpha himself, John could sympathize with Clara. Although John had only met her once, it was clear she didn't want this marriage just as much as Harry. If you were the oldest alpha it was costume for you to care for not only your family, but also your mother and father and any other family member of yours or your bondmates.
Because John had the task of caring for the family at such a young age he was excused from having to find a bondmate until after the debts were paid off and he came back from the army. Or as his mother had put it "Until this money business is settled and this army nonsense is out of your head!"
John adjusted his bag as he walked, if he had it his way, he wouldn't be returning for a very long time.
Sir Arthur Doyle's School had five buildings. The first was the main building which was the High school. This building had three floors and was one of the largest buildings on the campus. The second building was a Middle school, with two floors and an Elementary school that had only one floor. The Elementary school was the smallest with the Middle school the second smallest.
The third largest building was the dorm rooms. This building had three floors and over 1300 rooms. Each room came with two beds, a bathroom, a closet and an area for kitchen supplies. To use one of the dorm rooms with either had to work at the school or be over 15 years or older.
The second largest building was what they called the 'Blue Hall' which was used for parties, conferences, ect. The building contained a lobby, a ball room, three side conference rooms, an office and two bathrooms.
The High School at Sir Arthur's School was buzzing with life. The school had been remodeled over summer break and many students were having trouble finding their way around. All the class rooms had been moved around, the halls had been rebuilt and new lockers had been put it.
John turned down the third corner and was about to try and find one of those maps for new students when he finally found the 200's. John scanned over each locker as he passed by them.
218...219...220...221!
John unlocked the locker and was relieved to find it hadn't been taken over yet.
From what the new headmaster told him there had been an overflow of students this year and he needed to have a few share their locker. John, being the nice guy he was, volunteered to share his locker. A few days later he learned that he would be sharing his locker with a Female Omega who lived in some flat in central London and needs a locker.
An Omega.
Now, John didn't have any problems with Omegas'. But they were either annoying dependent or trying to be rebellious and then start begging when they go into heat. Oh god, now all his things would smell like her, he could already hear all his friends making jokes.